Howl-O-Scream: Evil Encore Starts Tonight at Busch Gardens Tampa

Howl-O-Scream is about to kick-off their 2016 event tonight, with some returning favorites and 2 all-new haunted houses.

This year’s theme, Evil Encore, is inspired by childhood toys gone horribly wrong as a troupe of demon dolls take on a life of their own. Once the charming creations of “Mr. Karver,” the dolls of Karver have developed an insatiable hunger for souls.

Zombie Mortuary, Death Water Bayou, Zombie Containment Unit 15, Circus of Superstition and last year’s Unearthed are all returning this year, with Motel Hell and Black Spot being the new additions this year.

According to the official website, Motel Hell is a deserted motel that guests will realize why it’s conveniently vacant when they enter. Black Spot, infamous pirate Saw Tooth Sila marks those he dislikes for death.

Howl-O-Scream is also bringing back park-wide roaming hordes are back, looking to recruit you into their horrific mob.

The streets will be swarmed with hundreds of roaming creatures, making escape nearly impossible. Fiends, a chilling live show returns, and of course there is the chance experience Busch Gardens popular rides in the dark.

Howl-O-Scream starts at 7:30 p.m. each event night and runs until October 30.